Psycho
1998 · Movie · R · 104 min · ★ 5.1 · 44% critics
After stealing a large sum of money, a young woman goes on the run and ends up at a remote roadside motel. As she settles in, uneasy encounters and strange behavior hint that the place—and its caretaker—may be hiding something far more disturbing than a simple stopover.
Based on Psycho
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Details
- Years
- 1998
- Release date
- 1998-12-04
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Critic score
- 44/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.1/10 (1,045 votes)
- Box office
- $37,200,000
- Budget
- $60,000,000
About
You may enjoy this if you’re curious about a near scene-for-scene remake and want to compare it with related entries like Psycho III, but Not for you if you need fresh surprises, faster pacing, or a more modern-feeling thriller.
Pros: classic premise; recognizable suspense beats | Cons: slow pacing; feels redundant; uneven performances
Themes
- motel
- stolen money
- murder
- psychosis
- psycho
Cast & crew
Vince Vaughn
as Norman Bates
Anne Heche
as Marion Crane
Julianne Moore
as Lila Crane
Viggo Mortensen
as Samuel 'Sam' Loomis
William H. Macy
as Milton Arbogast
Robert Forster
as Dr. Simon
Philip Baker Hall
as Sheriff Chambers
Anne Haney
as Mrs. Chambers
Chad Everett
as Tom Cassidy
Rance Howard
as Mr. Lowery
Directed by Gus Van Sant